RN- Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit
Geisinger is offering an Inpatient RN hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring rate is $41.00 per hour, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
About the Role
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, safety, and satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions and coordinates patient care among staff.
Responsibilities
- Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
- Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
- Formulates, coordinates, and provides a plan of care, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning with members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises the plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.
- Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
- Problem-solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
- Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice.
- Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system-specific metrics.
- Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred).
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania.
Schedule
Hours include 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.
Benefits
- Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.